Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
David Michael Bunce
Dec 7, 2019
David Michael Bunce, 65, of Marshville, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born October 17, 1954 in Fayetteville, NC a son of the late Leon Warren and Annie Longnecker Bunce. Funeral services will be private. David is survived by a daughter, Amanda Bunce, a brother, Leon Bunce (Vivian), a sister, Gwendolyn Bowers and several nieces and nephews....
Clyde Robert Hawkins
Dec 6, 2019
Rev. Clyde Robert Hawkins, age 80, entered into his eternal home on Friday, December 6, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Clyde was born on July 12, 1939 to William Gaither Hawkins and Mattie Felts Hawkins. He and his brother Fred grew up in Elkin, North Carolina. While still in elementary school, Clyde met Belvin...
Jimmy Eugene Drake
Dec 4, 2019
Mr. Jimmy Eugene “Gene” Drake, 90, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Union County on May, 21, 1929 to the late Floyd and Verla Baucom Drake. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Heath Drake and niece Rebecca Honeycutt. Funeral services will be...
Jennifer Hinson
Dec 4, 2019
Mrs. Jennifer Renee Forbis Hinson, 45, of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg county to Michael and Deborah Rushing Forbis, on June 20, 1974. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Emma Caroline Hinson. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Legacy...
Ben Douglas Plyler
Dec 1, 2019
Ben Douglas Plyler, 80, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019. He was born January 24, 1939 son to the late Lawrence “Big Jim” and Edith Mangum Plyler, he is also preceded in death by his wife Gale Griffin Plyler and brother, Fred Plyler. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Prospect United Methodist...
Virginia Smith Mullis
Nov 30, 2019
Mrs. Virginia Dare Smith Mullis, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was born in Stanly County on May 27, 1931 to the late Edmond and Ila Eudy Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years Ralph Wilson Mullis. A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, December...
Linda Denise Frye
Nov 29, 2019
Mrs. Linda Prestwood Frye, age 63, of Monroe passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born August 19, 1956 in Lenoir, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ava Cline and George Prestwood, and a sister, Brenda Angley of Lenoir. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday,...
Betty Jo Parker
Nov 28, 2019
Mrs. Betty Jo Faulk Parker, 79, of Waxhaw, NC passed away November 28, 2019. She was born in Union County on July 20, 1940 to the late Ed and Eula Godfrey Faulk. Funeral service will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Waxhaw Baptist Church, 8213 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173, burial to follow in the...
John Barrett "Barry" Woolford, Sr.
Nov 24, 2019
John "Barry" Woolford, Sr., 60, of Waxhaw, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was born June 2, 1959 a son to John Henry Woolford, Jr. and Joyce Martin Merritt. Barry was a hard worker, loving father, loving grandfather and a caring son. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, November 29, 2019 in the Gordon Funeral Chapel...
Norman Kent Robinson
Nov 23, 2019
Mr. Norman Kent Robinson (“KR”) 80, of Monroe passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019. He was born in Union County on August 20, 1939 to the late Norman Rivers Robinson and Annie Mae Morris Robinson. KR would do anything for those he came into contact with and loved every person, and animal that he came into contact with. If...
Hazel Virginia Mcmanus
Nov 20, 2019
Mrs. Hazel Williams McManus, 71, of Monroe, NC passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, November 20, 2019. She was born in Wilkes County on March 29, 1948 to the late Millard AY Williams and Virginia Anderson Williams. She was also preceded in death by her sisters; Shirley Richardson, Norma Jean Mills and Pearl Williams. A...
Luke Carlton Tyson
Nov 20, 2019
Luke Carlton Tyson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, died peacefully surrounded by his family on November 20, 2019. Carlton was born on May 6, 1942, to parents Luke Craig and Mary Olivia Tyson, who preceded him in death. A lifelong Union County native, Carlton began work at a young age working in his parent's chicken houses. He was...
Milton Earl Ezzelle
Nov 18, 2019
Milton Earl Ezzelle, 60, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. He was born May 23, 1959 in Rock Hill, SC; son of the late William Earl and Dorothy “Dot” Ingram Ezzelle. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM at High Hill Primitive Baptist Church, 2225 Concord Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110; burial will follow in the...
Billy Ray Eudy
Nov 16, 2019
Billy Ray Eudy Jr., 60, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. He was born on May 1, 1959 in Mecklenburg County, son to Billy Ray Sr., and Rachel Medlin Eudy. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 2524 Stack Road, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends following...
Jeff Davis Starnes
Nov 15, 2019
Jeff Davis Starnes, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born December 7, 1933 in Union County, son of the late Jeff Davis Starnes, Sr. and Anna McCain Starnes. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Gladys Ott and his half-brothers and half-sisters. Mr. Starnes is survived by his loving wife of 65 years,...
Hazel Reid Howey
Nov 11, 2019
Hazel Reid Howey, 84, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 in White Oak Manor of Waxhaw surrounded by his family. Hazel was born February 11, 1935 in Union County a son of the late Brown McSwain and Margaret Reid Howey. Hazel was a faithful member of Central Church of God where he was member of Men of...
Laura Deane Billingsley
Nov 11, 2019
Laura Deane Haigler Billingsley, of Monroe, N.C. passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Mrs. Billingsley was born October 17, 1930 in Union County, N.C. daughter to the late James Brice Haigler and Glennie Mae Hyatt Haigler, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Haigler Hatley and her husband, Everett. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm...
Henry Wesley Rowell
Nov 10, 2019
Henry Wesley Rowell, 75, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born December 31, 1943, in Union County, son of the late Clyde and Bessie Byrum Rowell. Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Madge Rowell and grandson, Jesse McManus. He was the owner of Rowell Construction. Per Henry’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Henry...
Allen Ray Webb
Nov 9, 2019
Allen Ray Webb, Sr., 79, passed away Saturday November 9, 2019. He was born June 25, 1940 in Tarboro, NC son of the late Raymond & Gladys Lewis Webb. He is also preceded in death by a son Allen Ray Webb, Jr. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, November 11, 2019 at Hermon Baptist Church, where...
Charles Olin York
Nov 8, 2019
Mr. Charles Olin York, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, November 8,2019. Charles was born in Union County on October 31,1931 to the late James Andrew “J.A.” York and Bessie Medlin York. He was also preceded in death by six brothers, six sisters, son-in-law Dale Austin, and great-granddaughter Elizabeth Williams. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm...
